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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.22, 24.17 and 15.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.22, 24.17 and 15.19 is: 22.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.22 : 24.17 = 15.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.22/24.17 = 15.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.22x = 24.17 × 15.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.22x = 367.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.09/16.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.63

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